Month: February 2018

2 Samuel 12:13https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+12%3A13&version=NKJV;NIV~~~To every action there is a reaction. Every choice we make has a consequence whether good or bad. The choices we make will determine the outcome. ~~~David abused his God-given authority as king, leader, and ruler of Israel. God had given David everything, wealth, health, fame, victory, and power. David lacked nothing. He loved God and honored God’s Word, yet he fell into sin because he gave into temptation. This one sin gave way to breaking several of the Ten Commandments. Lost in sin, David was far from repentance until God sent a prophet to him. Then his eyes were opened and he was sorry for all he had done. God, in His mercy, told David that He took his sins away. God forgave David and washed him clean, but told David he would have to suffer the consequence of his actions.~~~One good thing seen here is that God forgives sin and removes the stain of sin from our lives. Another good thing is that David was lost in sin and had no plans of repenting. God, in His faithfulness, made David aware of his sin. As a result, David turned back to God; no longer walking away from Him, hence his relationship with God was restored.~~~Thank you God for Your mercy and grace. Thank you for Your faithfulness and for the forgiveness of sin. Help us to make the right choices and good decisions in our lives that will bring us closer to You. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Lord, all I want to dois spend my time with You.I want to read Your Word,then speak it so it’s heard.Poems I want to write,which are filled with insightFrom You they would stem,then I would share them.I want my connection with You tight,through it, many would see the light.May they repent and turn to You,I pray this is what they’ll do.Then the Bible they would readand scatter their new found seed.

I will not fearYou always hearbecause You’re near.You give me earand You call me dear.~~~I do thank Youfor all You doand all You’ve gone throughI give You praises too.~~~I will not hesitateto say, “My God is great!”From His table I ate.~~~Great is His power and mightIn Him I gain insight.~~~God is forever faithful.

2 Samuel 11-12https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+11-12&version=NKJV;NIV~~~David was suppose to be with his men, but sent someone in his place instead. He was not where he was suppose to be. He was relaxing at home instead of working. Because David was not where he should have been, he fell into sin. Not just one sin, but many – one right after another.~~~When we are not where we are suppose to be, we are opening ourselves up to potential sin. Our eyes, ears, mouth, and senses have greater opportunity to give into temptations. When we sin, it puts a strain on our relationship with God. The more we sin, the more we walk away from God. God is not the One to move; we are the ones who choose what we want to do, how we want to do it, where and when we want to do it. We are the ones making the decision to walk with God or away from God.~~~In order to avoid unnecessary sin, it is advisable to be where you are suppose to be: doing what you should be doing. ~~~It’s like David taking a sick day. He had no business staying home. He should have been leading his men. Lust in his mind gave way to lust of the eyes, which gave way to lust of the flesh. Sin. Sin. Sin. Then more sins follow: the sin of coveting, deception, lying, adultery, abuse of his power and authority, murder, cover up, fear, and worry. All this sin: one sin led to another and then to another, and another, and on it goes. Sin damages our relationship with God. ~~~David was so into what he was doing that he didn’t even realize that he had walked away from God. Thanks be to God’s faithfulness and forgiveness. God intervened and showed David the damage he’d done. There was a consequence David had to pay, but God forgave him when he repented. Then God restored David back to where he belonged. The break in his relationship had been mended. This is a good lesson for us to pay attention too, so that we don’t fall into the same traps as David.

It is never too lateSo do not hesitateTo participate~~~What is meantBy the word LentI’ll use my rhymeTo explain this time~~~Lent is a special seasonWhich has a specific reasonIt is a time to perchAnd do an inner soul searchAsk the Lord to let you knowWhat in your life has to goIt is a time to purgeSo your spirit can surgeIt is a time to fast40 days it should lastTo offer up a good sacrificeSomething meaningful will sufficeResisting temptation’s urgeTrusting in God you will emergeListen to the Word toldTake truth and grab holdSpend more time each dayTo the Lord listen and prayA time to come closer to GodGiving Him all honor and laud~~~A Lent devotional is goodDo this you couldThere are many aroundA good one can be foundIf you stay faithful and trueIt will be good for you~~~The whole focusIs on Christ JesusAnd to follow HimNot giving way to sinStaying focused on courseWill lead to no remorse~~~Lent I’ve explained howSo why not come nowIt ends on April oneResurrection Day of the Son~~~The time is to consentOf how your time is spentThis season is LentA time to turn and repentThis message is now sent